OLED MacBook Pros are almost here, and the display could be worth the wait
The upcoming MacBook Pro is expected to feature an OLED display, which is now in mass production. Samsung Display has achieved a yield of over 90% for its OLED panels, indicating a significant improvement in manufacturing efficiency. This development could lead to lower production costs, although it remains uncertain if these savings will be passed on to consumers.
- ▪The OLED panels for MacBook Pro have entered mass production.
- ▪Samsung Display has achieved a yield of over 90% for its OLED panels.
- ▪Higher yields can lead to lower production costs for manufacturers.
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I recently wrote an article on why I am excited about the upcoming MacBook Pro. One of the reasons mentioned there was the expected display upgrades, which will include the move to an OLED panel and quite possibly the addition of a touch screen. It seems that the OLED rumor is almost confirmed. According to TheElec, the OLED panels for MacBook Pro have already entered the mass production phase. Samsung Display has crossed a major manufacturing milestone, achieving a yield of over 90% for its 8.6th-generation OLED panels. What does yield even mean? In simple terms, yield refers to the percentage of panels that come out of production without defects. The display industry considers anything around 90% to be the sweet spot for mass production.
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